Dec 02
China, our fourth stop on our Round The World trip, is the next superpower of the modern world, if not already. Their industrial revolution is rapidly changing cities into major metropolises, with millions of residents flocking to those cities for better jobs. While China is still constricted politically, they are opening their borders to …
Dec 01
An easy way to earn miles is registering your credit cards to a dining program. I’ve earned thousands of miles over the years just by eating at restaurants. As you can see from the picture above, this year I’m focused on earning American (I’m a VIP Member) and United miles from their dining programs. …
Nov 29
Our third stop on our Round The World trip was a new place that we hadn’t visited before. I chose Athens because of its history and culture, and more importantly I loved studying Greek mythology in school. It has been a dream of mine to walk where the Greek Gods once roamed the earth. …
Nov 27
I have been to Switzerland several times as I have family who live there, thus adding Zurich as our second stop on our Round The World trip was a no-brainer. It’s a beautiful country with scenic views of mountains, lakes and cows (who are constantly ringing their cow bells, but the noise is worth it …
Nov 27
A large percentage of the miles I have earned have come from online shopping. I make the effort to purchase as much as I can online, such as appliances, clothes, office/school supplies, makeup, and more. I do enjoy shopping in stores and window shopping, but before I purchase in a store I always check online …
Nov 26
*UPDATED 12/1/15: I moved this page to the header on top, so click there for any new updates. Mahalo!* Earning miles and points is not limited to frequent travelers. In fact, the millions of points I have earned over the years have not come from flying on a plane or staying in hotels. In …
Nov 25
Madrid is a fantastic city to visit, one of my favorites in fact, and the first stop on our Round The World trip. It’s rich in culture, history, and tradition, like my all-time favorite siesta (I do love a good nap, and believe me I napped 1-2 hours daily during my visit). There are …
Nov 23
This past summer, my family and I took a trip around the world to Madrid, Spain; Zurich, Switzerland; Athens, Greece; Beijing, China; and Seoul, South Korea. I planned the entire itinerary (I’m the unofficial travel agent of the family) and was able to book most of it on miles and points to minimize out-of-pocket expenses. …
Nov 22
Aloha and thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Lea Travels (obviously not my real last name, but describes one of my passions in life). This is my first attempt at creating a blog, so please forgive me for the basic site (I have no clue about web page design) or for any writing …